Categories New Business Ideas

So, you think you have the next big idea?

So does everyone else. The question is, what sets yours apart -- and what problems does it really solve? Learn how to weed out the bad ideas from the good, test your business concept until you get it (mostly) right, launch your minimum viable product (MVP), solicit potential customer feedback AND analyze your market -- and your competition -- before you even start brainstorming business names.

Look Under the Hood: 3 Rules for Buying a Website

If purchasing a new website seems daunting, you’re not alone. Matt Mickiewicz (of Flippa, 99designs and Sitepoint fame) shares three ways to make sure you’re doing your due diligence first.

15 Tips for Writing Your Company’s Mission Statement

Before defining your company in a few phrases, read these tips to craft an effective mission statement — one that both guides your actions, and attracts customers.

How Being a Woman Helped Yael Cohen Change Lives

Being a woman helped Yael Cohen change lives with FCancer. She believes other women in business can follow her lead and use those “feminine” traits to their advantage.

Should You Release a Minimum Viable Product?

A proof of concept is not the same as an MVP. Vince Baskerville breaks down the “Lean Startup” methodology in practical terms for software entrepreneurs.